{"id":2185745,"date":"2024-02-24T14:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T19:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-worried-about-environmental-disaster-caused-by-houthis\/"},"modified":"2024-02-24T14:33:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T19:33:37","slug":"biden-admin-worried-about-environmental-disaster-caused-by-houthis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-worried-about-environmental-disaster-caused-by-houthis\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden administration concerned about Houthis causing environmental catastrophe"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-admin-worried-about-environmental-disaster-caused-by-houthis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2185745&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u200bBiden Administration Expresses Concern Over Environmental Fallout from Iranian-Backed Houthi Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration has recently voiced its concerns regarding the environmental\u2062 consequences\u200c of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newly-released-taliban-video-blames-u-s-for-9-11\/\" title=\"Newly Released Taliban Video Blames U.S. For 9\/11\">terrorist attacks carried<\/a> out by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in the Arabian Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>This statement comes as the Islamic extremist group has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-bill-hagerty-says-us-is-sending-mixed-messages-to-israel\/\" title=\"Sen. Hagerty criticizes US for conflicting messages to Israel\">launched numerous attacks<\/a> \u2063on merchant ships in the\u200d past\u200d few months, \u200bresulting in disruptions to shipping lanes in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>These disruptions have forced\u2063 ships to reroute their journeys around the\u2062 southern tip of Africa, leading to extended voyages\u2062 and increased fuel costs. As a\u2062 result, supply chains have been disrupted, contributing to\u2063 inflation.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most severe attacks conducted by the\u200c Houthis \u2062was against the M\/V Rubymar, \u200ca Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk\u2062 carrier, while \u200bit was passing\u200c through the Bab\u200d el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea \u2062and the Gulf of Aden.<\/p>\n<p>According to U.S.\u2063 Central Command,\u2063 the ship is currently anchored but slowly taking on water as a result\u2062 of \u2062the attack. Photos of the vessel indicate that it is on the verge of sinking, potentially becoming the first ship sunk by the Houthis during the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/new-images-show-cargo-ship-on-verge-of-sinking-after-houthi-attack\">Click here<\/a> to \u200bview photos of the vessel.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the significant \u200dthreat these attacks pose\u2062 to the global economy, the lives of those on board the ships, and the potential for the conflict to escalate into a regional war, \u200bthe Biden\u2063 administration has emphasized its \u200cconcern for the environmental impact of these\u200d attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The statement \u200dfrom the administration highlights the damage caused by\u2064 the unprovoked and \u2062reckless attack, including an 18-mile oil slick. The\u2064 M\/V Rubymar was transporting over\u200c 41,000 tons of fertilizer, which could spill into the Red Sea, exacerbating the environmental disaster. The\u2063 Houthis&#8217; indiscriminate attacks continue to demonstrate their disregard for\u2064 the regional impact, endangering the fishing industry, coastal communities, and food supplies.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Feb. 18 between 9:30\u2064 p.m. and 10:40 p.m.,\u200b Iran-backed Houthi\u200d terrorists attacked the M\/V\u200c Rubymar, a Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier.\u200c The ship\u200c is anchored but slowly taking on water. The unprovoked and reckless attack by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists caused\u200d significant\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bU6j850wwG\">pic.twitter.com\/bU6j850wwG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/1761225931656704052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the ecological and economic consequences\u2063 of the fuel spill caused by the\u2062 Houthi attacks on Socotra Island?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is\u200b on the Yemeni island of Socotra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique biodiversity. The militants \u200dtargeted a fuel tank in the island&#8217;s main port, causing a massive spill that \u200dhas had devastating ecological and \u2062economic consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elizabeth-warren-calls-on-sec-to-investigate-potential-market-manipulation-cautions-against-internet-trading-schemes-a-flash-mob-with-money\/\" title=\"Elizabeth Warren Calls On SEC To Investigate Potential \u2018Market Manipulation,\u2019 Cautions Against \u2018Internet Trading Schemes,\u2019 \u2018A Flash Mob With Money\u2019\">expressed deep concern<\/a> over the environmental fallout of these attacks, highlighting the \u200dneed \u2064for immediate\u200b action to address the ecological damage and prevent further destruction. In a statement, the\u2064 administration emphasized the\u2063 importance of safeguarding the world&#8217;s \u200cnatural resources and protecting vulnerable\u200d ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064environmental impact of the Houthi attacks extends beyond Yemen&#8217;s shores. The Red Sea, one of the busiest shipping lanes in \u200dthe world,\u2063 is\u2064 a crucial lifeline for global commerce. The disruptions caused\u200d by these attacks have not only disrupted the\u200d flow of goods but also led to\u200c a significant increase in\u200b fuel costs. This, in turn, has put\u200d additional \u200dstrain on\u200b already struggling economies and led to inflation in several countries.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Biden administration \u2064has underscored the interconnectedness of the global community \u2062and the need for \u200bcollective \u2062action to address this\u2063 issue.\u2064 It has called on international partners to condemn these attacks and work together \u2062to find a peaceful resolution. The administration has also stressed the importance of holding\u200d those responsible accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to mitigate the environmental impact\u2062 of \u200cthe Houthi attacks are already underway. Yemeni authorities, with the support \u2064of international organizations, are working on containing the oil spill in Socotra and minimizing its impact on the fragile ecosystem. However, much more needs \u2064to be done to\u200c address the long-term consequences and prevent future attacks.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d addition\u2063 to immediate action, the Biden administration is also exploring diplomatic avenues to engage with Iran and urge them to end their support for the Houthi militants. By addressing the root cause \u200bof these attacks, the administration hopes to \u2062bring about a lasting solution that will not only\u200c protect the environment\u2064 but also\u2062 promote stability\u200d and security in the\u2064 Arabian\u2062 Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 environmental fallout from Iranian-backed Houthi attacks is a pressing issue \u2063that\u2063 requires\u200c immediate attention and collaborative efforts. The Biden administration&#8217;s expression of concern serves as a call to action for the international community to come together and find sustainable solutions. By addressing this issue,\u2063 we can not only protect the environment\u2062 but also ensure the prosperity and \u2064well-being of nations affected by these attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration expressed worry over the environmental consequences of Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist attacks in the Arabian Peninsula. These concerns arise as the group has targeted numerous merchant ships, causing shipping disruptions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2185746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Rubymar-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Rubymar-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185745\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}